Gluten-Free Diet
What is gluten?
Protein found in grains- wheat, rye, barley, & oats
The main sources of gluten in the diet include flour, bread, bread products such as pizza crust, pasta, and breakfast cereal, as well as savory snacks, such as pretzels and crackers and sweet snacks, such as cookies and cakes.
Celiac Disease
Life-long condition; auto-immune disease
Damage to the small intestine b/c it is unable to absorb nutrients Health complications Malnutrition
Only treatment is to follow a gluten-free diet
What is Gluten-Free?
Gluten-free diet is based on foods and any ingredients that are free of grains
Hidden in many foods- especially processed foods
NOT ALLOWED Wheat Kamut Spelt Rye Barley Oats Tritcale Bran Couscous Graham Tabouleh Malt Matzo
QUESTIONABLE Breading mix Yeast Broth/bouillon Brown rice Candy Fillers Food coloring Hydrolyzed protein Imitation bacon & seafood Malt vinegar Malt enzyme Marinades Lunch meat Pasta Salad Dressings Sauces/gravies Soup base Soy/teriyaki sauce
Vegetarian Diet
Reasons to be Vegetarian
ReligiousEthicalHealthEnvironmentalAnimal WelfareEconomical
Types of Vegetarians
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish or fowl. Eats dairy and egg products. Most popular.
Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or dairy products. Eats egg products.
Lacto Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or eggs. Eats dairy products.
Vegan: does not eat any animal products including meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc. Most vegans do not use any animal products such as silk, leather, wool, etc. as well.
Tofu
Made from soybeans, water and a coagulant, or curdling agent
High in protein and calcium Vegetarian replacement
Little taste but absorb new flavors through spices and marinades Common in Asian dishes
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